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Explorer - northwestern half

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Issued 04:00 AM PDT 16 September 2024

Today Tonight and Tuesday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind westerly 15 to 20 knots increasing to westerly 20 to 30 early this evening then becoming northwest 25 to 35 late overnight. Wind becoming northwest 20 to 30 near noon Tuesday then becoming northwest 20 Tuesday evening.

Scattered showers ending this afternoon. Rain beginning this evening and changing to showers near midnight and ending near noon Tuesday.

Waves

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 16 September 2024
Today Tonight and Tuesday. Seas 1 to 2 metres building to 2 to 3 early this evening.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 16 September 2024
Wednesday Wind northwest 20 to 30 knots.
Thursday Wind northwest 15 to 25 knots.
Friday Wind northwest 10 to 20 knots backing to southwest 20.

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Map of Pacific - North Coast marine weather areas Middle Nomad - 46004 South Nomad - 46036 Dixon Entrance Central - 46145 South Moresby - 46147 Nanakwa Shoal - 46181 North Hecate Strait - 46183 North Nomad - 46184 South Hecate Strait - 46185 West Sea Otter - 46204 West Dixon Entrance - 46205 East Dellwood - 46207 West Moresby - 46208 Sartine Island Cape St.James Kindakun Rocks Langara Island Masset Municipal Airport Rose Spit Sandspit Airport Bella Bella Airport Bella Coola Airport Bonilla Island Cathedral Point Cumshewa Island Grey Islet Holland Rock Lucy Islands Lightstation Prince Rupert Airport
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Gale warning in effect

Explorer - northwestern half

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 16 September 2024

'Gale' force winds of 34 to 47 knots are occurring or expected to occur in this marine area. Watch for updated statements. Please refer to the latest marine forecasts for further details and continue to monitor the situation through Canadian Coast Guard radio or Weatheradio stations.

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Technical Marine Synopsis

Issued 4:00 AM PDT 16 September 2024 Today Tonight and Tuesday At 4:00 a.m. PDT today ridge located on a line northeast-southwest
over Explorer.
By 9:30 p.m. PDT tonight departing ridge located on a line
northwest-southeast over southern Explorer.

At 4:00 a.m. PDT today trough located northwest of Bowie.
By 9:30 p.m. PDT tonight trough located over Haida Gwaii.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 3:45 AM PDT 16 September 2024 A trough will approach from the northwest today, bringing gales
To Bowie this evening and to the northern waters on Tuesday.

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